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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,325.04 and 790.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,325.04 and 790.68 is: 1,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,325.04 = 790.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,325.04 = 790.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,325.04 × 790.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 1,047,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,682.63/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.98

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